The stop sign is one of the things that keeps the classroom running
smoothly. Each day a child is chosen to show the stop sign. This
signals kidsto begin cleaning up and to transitionto the next
activity.

At morning meeting, students eagerly raise their hands to be chosen to report the weather to the class. Every morning the children gather for a meeting where they share thoughts with each other and hear about the activities planned for the day.

ATTENDING BETHESDA NURSERY SCHOOL

HOW TO APPLY

The first
step in applying to Bethesda Nursery School is to visit our program.We encourage you to visit during the
fall prior to the year your child would attend.You
may call the school to schedule a visit beginning in
September.Our Open House is October 27, 2018 from 9 am - noon.

At the time of
your visit, our director or assistant director will provide you with a
tour of
the school, time to observe our activities, and answers to any questions
you
have about our program. You will
also receive our application materials at your visit.

In December and
January, we ask our current families to declare if they will be
returning for
the next school year. We next offer spaces to the siblings of current
or previous
students. By the end of January or beginning of February, we are able
to
start offering spaces to new families for the next school year.

We are happy to
discuss our program with you at any time.Please contact our director by telephone at 203-787-5439 or by e-mail at
any time.

ENROLLMENT
POLICY

Bethesda
Nursery School is a private, non-profit preschool program licensed by the State
of Connecticut and accredited by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children. Enrollment is open to all members of the community.
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. No child applying for
admission will be discriminated against because of his or her race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, or disability.

When a family
accepts a space to enroll a child at Bethesda Nursery School, the family signs
a contract agreeing to pay the full amount of tuition for the academic year and
to be active participants in the school community. A non-refundable $300
deposit is required with the signed contract, which will be applied toward the
tuition owed for the school year.

FINANCIAL
AID

Bethesda
Nursery School has a strong commitment to providing financial assistance to
families who cannot afford the full cost of attendance. Although we have
limited resources, all families who desire financial assistance are encouraged
to apply. Financial aid decisions are made in May for the following
school year. Financial aid forms are available from the director.